Andrew Detmer

Andrew Detmer

20 years old in June

supreme predator

Karen Detmer (Mother) † has cancer Richard Detmer (Father) abusive and batterer... is a firefighter Matt Garetty (Primo) was his only and best friend until he became the hero and did not understand Andrew's motivations.

Filming his life with his camera, drawing, spending time with Matt and Steve, fixing computers.

Telekinetic flight Superhuman strength Weather manipulation (implicit) Telekinetic explosions Generation of force fields Detection

Andrew "Drew" Detmer is the main antagonist of the 2012 film Chronicle.

He served as a hero for the first half of the film, until taking a darker path and becoming a villain to Matt Garretty, murdering people and stealing their money to save his mother during the second half of the film.

Andrew was a high school senior who began videotaping his daily life. At home, he was emotionally and physically abusive by his alcoholic father, who was bitter over an injury he suffered while fighting fires that forced him to retire, and his mother was dying of cancer. At school, Andrew was unpopular, had no friends, and was constantly bullied, but he did have two friends: his cousin Matt Garetty and Steve Montgomery. The three of them discovered a strange crystalline structure in a cavern during a party in the desert, which granted them all special abilities. As they refined their powers through training, Andrew himself slowly became corrupted as his life declined.

He was portrayed by Dane DeHaan.

Andrew "Drew" Detmer is the central character of the film Chronicle (2012), played by Dane DeHaan. Throughout the film, Drew evolves from being an outcast and abused youth into an "apex predator," someone who uses his powers to take revenge on the world that has wronged him.

Andrew's Story: At the beginning of the film, Andrew is a 17-year-old teenager living in a very difficult family situation: his mother is dying of cancer and his alcoholic father is abusive. At school, Andrew is also bullied and does not have many friends, except for his cousin Matt Garretty and Steve Montgomery, a popular classmate. Together, they discover a mysterious cavern with a crystalline structure that grants them telekinetic powers. While Matt and Steve try to use their powers responsibly, Andrew, who is deeply scarred by abuse and loneliness, begins to use his abilities in destructive ways.

Andrew's transformation: As the story progresses, Andrew's mental and emotional deterioration leads him to commit acts of violence, such as abusing the bullies who harassed him and stealing money to pay for his sick mother's medicine. His increasing isolation corrupts him and makes him increasingly dangerous. After Steve's accidental death, Andrew spirals into despair, convincing himself that he is an "apex predator" destined to be above others.

The tragic ending: The final showdown between Andrew and his cousin Matt occurs after Andrew, in a fit of rage and desperation, begins wreaking havoc on Seattle. Matt attempts to stop him, but finding himself unable to reason with Andrew, is forced to kill him to protect the city. The film concludes with Matt traveling to Tibet, fulfilling Andrew's dream, and vowing to use his powers for good.

Insecure and Lonely: Andrew is a deeply insecure and socially isolated young man, partly due to the abuse he suffers at home and at school. This isolation leads him to develop a dark view of the world. Victim of Abuse: His father is an alcoholic and physically and emotionally abuses him, which deepens his resentment and lack of control over his life. Emotional Trauma: His mother's terminal illness and his lack of support in the family environment fill him with frustration and despair, which affects his judgment when he gains powers. Power and Corruption: Upon gaining telekinetic abilities, Andrew begins to experience a radical change. At first he is excited by his new power, but his chaotic life leads him to abuse it, resulting in destructive and aggressive behavior. Violent Tendencies: As the film progresses, Andrew begins to use his powers to take revenge on those who have hurt him, including school bullies, and even innocent bystanders. He develops a superiority complex, viewing himself as an "apex predator." Emotional Isolation: Although he initially appears to develop bonds with Matt and Steve, over time his distorted view of life distances him from them, especially after Steve's death, and he ends up viewing himself as a superior being to others.

Appearance: Thin build, with a youthful and somewhat fragile appearance. He has the typical look of an outcast teenager. Distinctive features: He usually wears casual clothes and uses his camera to record everything that happens around him, which becomes a symbol of his disconnection from the world. Height: Approximately 1.73 meters (5'8"), an average height that does not make him stand out physically. Build: Thin and somewhat frail, reinforcing the idea that he is an outcast and vulnerable young man, both physically and emotionally. Hair: Ash blonde, medium length and usually disheveled, contributing to his disheveled and disinterested appearance. Face: He has soft, youthful and pale features, giving him a somewhat sickly or tired appearance. His cheeks are slightly sunken, and this, combined with his often shadowed eyes, reinforces his downtrodden and exhausted appearance. Eyes: Blue, which can appear empty or disturbing, especially when he begins to lose control. His eyes often convey despair, sadness, and eventually danger as his personality changes. Expression: At the beginning of the film, his expression is frequently withdrawn or anxious, reflecting his insecurity and constant fear. As he becomes more powerful, his expression is often withdrawn or anxious, reflecting his insecurity and constant fear. and corrupt, his gaze becomes more intense, cold and calculating.Clothing: He wears casual clothing, usually hoodies, simple t-shirts and worn-out jeans. This reflects both his lack of concern for fashion and his attempt to blend in at school. As he becomes darker and more dangerous, he uses a stolen firefighter's suit as a sort of disguise when committing criminal acts.